James Monroe scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Meadow Bridge Wildcats a 39-0 shutout. Considering James Monroe has won four games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Bryce Neel and Kadyn Hines were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Neel tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Hines struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Neel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Neel scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Hines got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, James Monroe let Cooper Ridgeway and Peyton Gardinier loose on the outfield. Ridgeway scored six runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all seven of his plate appearances, while Gardinier went 5-for-5 with six runs, two triples, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Justin Feamster, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
James Monroe has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Meadow Bridge, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
James Monroe will be playing in front of their home fans against Shady Spring at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Meadow Bridge, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Bath County at 1:00 p.m.
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